Here's the lineup on local stages tonight & in the coming week

Live music and more, tonight through Thursday, compiled by Shaun Brady, Tom Di Nardo, James Johnson, Sara Sherr and Jonathan Takiff.

Luisa Maita: Fresh and exciting Brazilian talent offers her earthy take on samba in a free show. Commonwealth Plaza, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets, 6 tonight, 215-893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org.

Summer Set: Boys will be boys, and the girls should be eating that up. With the equally cute and shiny, pop-rockin' Stereo Skyline, Mod Sun, the Downtown Fiction and Austin Gibbs. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 6:30 tonight, $12, 215-821-7575, www.r5productions.com.

Arlo Guthrie: Given the season, how can Arlo not serve the "Thanksgiving Day Massacre"? Big show also features the Burns Sisters, Abe Guthrie and a band. Keswick Theatre, Easton Road and Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 8 tonight, $29.50, $36.50, $46.50, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com.

If You Can Carry It (You Can Keep It): Not a show, but a last chance for concert and sports fans to tour the Spectrum and walk away with anything loose (seriously) that's lying around. That includes a commemorative Spectrum crystal and up to four folding chairs - if you can heft them - while supplies last. Spectrum, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, 9 a.m.-noon tomorrow, $25.

Dave Matthews Band: After two big summer shed shows in Camden, the guys bring their balmy, boppin' rock dreamscapes indoors and across the river (first time since 2005). Opening the night, the Punch Brothers, a prog bluegrass band fronted by Chris Thile. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., 7 p.m. tomorrow, $40, $75, $85, 800-298-4200, www.comcasttix.com. Bring nonperishable food items for Philabundance.

Procol Harum: Who's your favorite classically influenced band of the progressive rock era? We're partial to singer/keyboardist/composer Gary Brooker and (lyricist) Keith Reid's creation, which laid on sweeping anthems ("A Whiter Shade of Pale," "A Salty Dog") to rival Bach and Mozart. The band celebrates its 40th anniversary with newly remastered CD reissues (including "Grand Hotel") and shows alone (like this one) or with symphony orchestra (Dec. 4 at the Grand in Wilmington). Scottish Rite Theater, 315 Whitehorse Pike, Collingswood, N.J., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $47.50-$29.50, 856-858-1000, collingswoodballroomtheater.com.

"Girls Night: The Musical": "Sex in the City" styled chicks get together to blast empowering anthems like "I Will Survive" and "It's Raining Men." If you like karaoke . . . Keswick Theatre, Easton Road and Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $35.50, $45.50, $55.50, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com.

Black Mountain: By day, four out of five are social workers in Vancouver. By night, these Zep-influenced blues rockers serve their own misty mountain hop. Also sharing the love of classic rock (and color scheme), the Black Angels open the doors to psychedelicized perception. TLA, 334 South St., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $15, $18, $11.25 (4-pack indiv.), 800-745-3000, www.livenation.com.

Soulive: Feel the vibes and the concept as this surging, Hammond organ-based souljazz trio offers "Rubber Soulive." Yeah, you guessed it, their takes on Beatles classics. Gospel/blues vocalist Nigel Hall splits the bill, with backing by Soulive brothers Neal and Alan Evans. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 8 p.m tomorrow, $25-$35, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Priestess: Metal mayhem rules, Judas. With heavy ground support by Na'am, Warshack. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $10/$12, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Mindy Smith: Oh, does the hurt sound good when the melliflous Mindy is sharing. Think a sweeter, kinder Lucinda Williams. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 10:30 p.m tomorrow, $20, 215-928-0770, tinangel.com.

Dandy Warhols: Portland based but Anglo-lovin' Warhols do everything in a big way with their snappy, flamboyant, techno-tuned dream pop. And they've been famous since 1995 - considerably more than 15 minutes. The bright rays of Hopewell fall first. Electric Factory, 7th and Willow streets, 8 p.m. Sunday, $25/$27. 215-627-1332, electricfactory.info.

Needtobreathe: The harmonious Bo and Bear Rineheart front this earnest, anthemic Christian rock cause on their "Young and Far From Home" tour with special guests the Daylights. TLA, 334 South St., 8 p.m. Sunday, $20/$23, $15 (4-pack indiv.), 800-745-3000, www.livenation.com.

"Imagined: The John Lennon Song Project": Another event marking the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's passing, and what would have been his 70th birthday. This tribute is put together by Rex Fowler from Aztec Two-Step and Tom Dean of Devonsqure, both folk rock groups with a slice of Lennon. (Also keep eyes peeled for Lennon TV specials airing Nov. 21-22 on PBS.) World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $28-$41, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Roger Waters: So we jumped the gun a mere month in touting the Pink Floyd legend's return with his really big concept album/production "The Wall." This time, it's for sure. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, $78-$253, 800-298-4200, www.comcasttix.com.

Bedouin Soundclash: Canada's answer to the Clash, this world-beaten punk band is celebrating its more optimistic new album ("Light the Horizon") produced by our own King Britt. And the man himself opens with a DJ set, along with McRad (featuring the legendary Chuck Treece). Silk City, 435 Spring Garden St., 9 p.m. Monday, $8, 215-592-8838, www.silkcityphilly.com.

Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur: These seasoned masters of amusing, old-timey acoustic music - rags, blues and hollers - still sound great, judging from their turns on the new "Jug Band Extravaganza" concert album. Sellersville Theater, Main and Temple streets, Sellersville, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $25 and $40, 215-257-5808 www.st94.com.

Shawn Mullins: There's a lot more to this reedy singer-songwriter than "Lullaby," the melancholy refrain that put him on the map. His new set, "Light You Up," finds Shawn in Cali country-rock territory, decrying the allures of "Tinseltown" with the jaundiced air of a high-flying Eagle. Marc Silver opens. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, $22-$24, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Slaid Cleaves: Country-tinged singer/songwriter serves up goodies like "Broke Down" and "Horses (and Divorces)." Graham Weber opens. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, $18, 215-928-0978, www.tinangel.com.

Shearwater: Arty, atmospheric indie rockers pursue big-picture themes, as exampled by their newest, trilogy-ending "The Golden Archipelago" album. Jangle folkster Damien Jurado is the opener. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Wednesday 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Motion City Soundtrack: Punched-up pop punksters share the sweet-voiced emo. Blink (like, 182 times) if you love them. Also, Say Anything plays it as frantic front man Max Bemis sees it. And for openers, there's Saves the Day and A Great Big Pile of Leaves. Electric Factory, 7th and Willow streets, 7 p.m. Wednesday, $25/$29, 215-627-1332, www.electricfactory.info.

Drivin 'N' Cryin: Twang rockers were pioneers in the brash and cynical "No Depression" era. Now they're grousing about hard times on their first-in-a-dozen years new set, "The Great American Bubble Factory." Tom Petty fans will connect immediately. Sons of Bill gallop on first. Upstairs at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 8 p.m. Wednesday, $15-$18, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Johnny A: If you groove on fast-fingered (but ever tasteful) guitar pyro-techniques - rockin', jazzy or blues-tinged - A marks the spot. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $27-$40, 215-222-1500, www.worldcafelive.com.

Spinto Band: Quirky, nerdy and fun, the Spintos spill the beans on a bill with the Daylight Savings and Loan, celebrating their record release. Paper Masque opens. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Thursday, $8/$10, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Morning Benders: Indie rockers share witty repartee, old-school pop harmonies and wall 'o' sound arrangements. With Twin Sister, Oberhofer. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 8 p.m. Thursday, $10, 215-821-7575, www.r5productions.com.

Smokey Robinson: With more than a half-century in the music industry, this Motown legend is one of the most respected artists performing today. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Robinson's accolades are only matched by his talent. Tropicana Showroom, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 9 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, $35-$65, 609-340-4000, www.tropicana.net.

Tastytreats: Long-running weekly hip-hop party will serve as the official birthday jam for Roots guitarist Frank Knuckles. As usual, resident DJ Mike Nyce will be spinning hip-hop, reggae, soul and funk while host Yameen Allworld keeps the party moving. Fluid Night Club, 613 S. 4th St., 10 p.m. tomorrow, $7, ladies free before 11 p.m., 215-629-3686, www.fluidnightclub.com.

Glenn Lewis: Canadian-born singer gained recognition as part of the neo-soul movement in the early 2000s, particularly with his single, "Don't You Forget It." Currently residing in Philly, Lewis is working on his next album with local hit makers Dre & Vidal. Warmdaddy's, 1400 S Columbus Blvd., 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday, $20, 215-462-2000, www.warmdaddys.com.

Mac Miller: Pittsburgh MC has been making a name for himself with popular songs like "Nikes On My Feet" and "Kool Aid & Frozen Pizza." Aside from his skills on the mike, Mac is also a self-taught musician who plays guitar, drums and bass. Crocodile Rock, 520 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, 7 p.m. Wednesday, $12/$14, 610-434-4600, www.crocodilerockcafe.com.

Party & BS: After a summer and early fall in West Philly, DJs Phsh and Afrodjiak and host Ambush are moving their bi-weekly party to a new venue. Expect more good times with great music from two of the city's best DJs. Fluid Night Club, 613 S. 4th St., 10 p.m. Thursday, $5, 215-629-3686, www.fluidnightclub.com.

Landing Pad: The annual space rock event includes music by Radio Eris, Astro Al and Lunch With Beardo, plus free food. Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., 7-11 tonight, free, all ages, 215-573-3234, www.therotunda.org.

Exhumed Films: A double bill of music documentaries on Krautrock and prog rock. "Krautrock: Rebirth of Germany" follows the rise of bands like Neu!, Can, Faust and Kraftwerk. "Prog Rock Britannia" documents the progressive movement in rock with Yes, Genesis, ELP, King Crimson and more. Grindcore House, 1515 S. 4th St., 8:30-11 tonight, $4, all ages, 215-839-3333, www.grindcorehouse.com.

Land of Talk: Montreal band fronted by the ebullient Elizabeth Powell is a sun-dosed mix of Belly, Sonic Youth and the Sundays. With Suuns and Little Scream. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 tonight, $12, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Sex Dwarf: This month the new wave dance party honors the B-52s and wigs, with a contest for the best hair creations. Fluid, 613 S. 4th St., 9 tonight, free or $5 after 10, 215-629-3686, www.fluidnightclub.com.

Girls Rock Philly's 2nd Annual CD Release Party: The summer rock camp for girls ages 9-17 releases its second compilation of camper bands. Some fave names: Burrito Daydreams, Shutdown Marmalade, Judy & the Baguettes. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., noon-4 p.m. tomorrow, $5 or free for those under the age of 5, all ages, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Clinic: Masked and mysterious Brits take a slightly mellower but no less creepy approach to late '60s psychedelia on their latest, "Bubblegum." With Fresh & Onlys and Nothing. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N.Frankford Ave., 9:30 p.m. tomorrow, $13-$14, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Man or Astroman? Manic, theatrical, space-outfitted Southern surf-rockers play their first Philly show in over a decade. The Dexter Romweber Duo is also on the bill. Romweber was in the highly influential rockabilly revivalists band Flat Duo Jets and is now the subject of a documentary, "Two-Headed Cow." First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $15, all ages, 215-821-R5R5, www.r5productions.com.

The Blow: Visual artist Khaela Maricich brings her charming electro-pop to Philadelphia for the first time in two years. Newcomer and New Orleans singer/songwriter Blair opens the show. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 7:30 p.m. Monday, $12, all ages, 215-821-R5R5, www.r5productions.com.

Vaudevillains New Year's Brigade Fundraiser: Space 1026 artists who started their own Mummers troupe are looking to raise money for the next parade. With DJs Kurtlife and Emilio Airhorn. The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave., 10 p.m. Tuesday, $5, vaudevillainsnyb.wordpress.com/home/news.

Bob Mould: Husker Du and Sugar frontman hits the area on a solo tour, with an autobiography on the way in the spring. Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $25-39.50, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com.

Maurice Brown Effect: Chicago native's trumpet has accompanied rapper Talib Kweli and Aretha Franklin, and his own quintet evidences those soul and hip-hop influences. Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 7:30 & 9:30 tonight, $15, 215-568-3131, www.chrisjazzcafe.com.

Jazz Kabbalat Shabbat: Weeklong Israeli JazzPhest draws to a close with this tribute to composer Naomi Shemer featuring flutist Mattan Klein's Seeds of Sun ensemble. Society Hill Synagogue, 418 Spruce St., 7:30 tonight, free, 215-922-6590, www.societyhillsynagogue.org.

John King/Jessica Pavone: A pair of string quartets performing music by innovative composers who fuse jazz and new music influences: Crucible Quartet will perform John King's "10 Mysteries," while Toomai Quartet offers Jessica Pavone's "Songs of Synastry and Solitude." Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St., 8 tonight, $12, www.arsnovaworkshop.com.

Many Arms: Philly prog-punk-jazz power trio celebrates the release of its latest CD, "Missing Time." Also on the bill are guitarist Eric Carbonara and avant-Balkan jazz group Inzinzac. Avant Gentlemen's Lodge, 4028 Filbert St., 8 tonight, $5, www.myspace.com/manyarms.

G. Calvin Weston's Treasures of the Spirit: Philly drummer, a charter member of Ornette Coleman's Prime Time, pays tribute to another pioneering fusion ensemble, the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Tritone, 1508 South St., 9:30 and 11:30 tonight, $8, 215-545-0475, www.tritonebar.com.

Headhunters: Formed by Herbie Hancock in 1973, the funk-jazz fusion legends have disappeared and reemerged in various forms throughout the last three decades. This latest incarnation features original percussionists Mike Clark and Bill Summers, along with New Orleans sax great Donald Harrison, bassist Richie Goods and keyboardist Kyle Rousseau. North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $20, 215-787-0488, northstarbar.com.

Chelsea Baratz: Jazz Bridge's latest Neighborhood Concert series, this one in Mt. Airy, kicks off with the fiery Pittsburgh-born saxophonist who spent plenty of time in Philly earlier this year as a charter member of Orrin Evans' Captain Black Big Band. Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church, 13 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $5-$10, www.jazzbridge.org.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Dutch conductor Jaap van Zweden, now in his second season as music director of the Dallas Symphony, makes his orchestra debut with the 1905 "Cyrano de Bergerac" Overture by the Dutch composer Johan Wagenaar and a work close to this ensemble's heart, the soaring Rachmaninoff Second Symphony. In between, dazzling cellist Han-Na Chang solos in the Haydn C Major Cello Concerto. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 2 p.m. today and 8 p.m. tomorrow, $39-$125, 215-893-1999, www.philorch.org.

Main Line Symphony: Philadelphia Orchestra bassist Henry Scott begins his 30th season leading this fine ensemble. Program includes Barber's Second Essay, Schumann's Third ("Rhenish") Symphony and the world premiere of Don Greenfield's Fugue for Violin and Orchestra, with violin soloist Meichen Liao-Barnes, who will also join her husband, Philadelphia Orchestra cellist Derek Barnes, in Miklos Rozsa's gorgeous Sinfonia Concertante, Op. 29. Valley Forge Middle School, 105 W. Walker Road, Wayne, 8 tonight, $15, 610-688-0235, www.mlso.org.

Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble: This ensemble, under the direction of former Philadelphia Orchestra clarinet Donald Montanaro and featuring his colleagues, always finds a wealth of gems on the edge of the standard repertory. The season opener features Crusell's Trio for clarinet, bassoon and horn, Paganini's Terzetto Concertanto for viola, cello and guitar, Louis Spohr's Quintet for flute, clarinet, bassoon, horn and piano and a rarity, the Trio for flute, cello and harp by Leopold Stokowski. Old Pine Street Church, 412 Pine St., 8 tonight and 2 p.m. Sunday, $25, 215-542-4890.

Marina Piccinini & Benjamin Hochman: These renowned artists playing flute and piano, with ties to the Marlboro Festival and Curtis Institute, play a program of Flute Sonatas by Mendelssohn (in an arrangement by Piccinini), Liebermann and Prokofiev (Op. 94) plus the Copland Duo. There's also the world premiere of talented local composer David Ludwig's "Canzoniere." American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut St., 8 tonight, $23, 215-569-8080, www.pcmsconcerts.org.

Abington Symphony Orchestra: John Sall leads his ensemble, featuring trumpet soloist Barbara Prugh in the world premiere of David Finko's Concerto for Trumpet. The bill also includes Mendelssohn's "Trumpet" Overture, Robert Wendel's "Take Flight" and Howard Hanson's aptly named "Romantic" Symphony, his most popular No. 2. Abington Presbyterian Church, Old York and Susquehanna roads, Abington, 8 tonight, free, 215-887-4530, www.apcusa.org/musicatabington.

Center City Opera Theater: Two events anticipate next April's premiere of the new opera "Dance Russe," based on the landmark work "The Rite of Spring" through the eyes of its creators. At 8 tonight, composer Paul Moravec and librettist Terry Teachout will appear at a discussion, with dessert, at the Knapp Gallery, 162 N. 3rd St., $59. The work with piano accompaniment will be presented at a workshop at 3 p.m. tomorrow in the Ethical Society, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, free. 215-238-1555, www.operatheater.org.

Orchestra 2001: The local ensemble led by James Freeman performs two works for pipa (Chinese lute, played by Wu Man) composed by Tan Dun, his Concerto for Pipa and Strings and "Circle with Four Trios, Conductor and Audience." There's a new work written for this program by May T'Chi Chen and music inspired by Peruvian and Scottish traditions: "Lunahuana" by Jay Reise and "Nyvaigs Beags" by Jennifer Margaret Barker, with soprano Noel Archambeault as soloist. Trinity Center, 2212 Spruce St., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $25, and Lang Concert Hall, Swarthmore College, 3 p.m. Sunday, free, 267-687-6243, www.orchestra2001.org.

Singing City: The 115-member chorus, under the direction of Jeffrey Brillhart, sings a program of Bach, Brahms, Randall Thompson and William Dawson plus contemporary masters Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre. Arch Street Friends Meetinghouse, 4th and Arch streets, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $25, 215-569-9067, www.singingcity.org.

Gunnar Idenstam: Swedish organist, highly regarded for his improvisational skills, will perform his own works and his transcriptions of Debussy's "La Mer" and Ravel's "Bolero," plus works by Bach, Rameau and Messiaen on the Kimmel's Fred J. Cooper instrument. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 3 p.m. Sunday, $19-$28, 215-893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org.

Tokyo String Quartet: Famous ensemble, founded in 1969 at the Juilliard School, returns with two great late Quartets: Mozart's K.575 and Beethoven's penultimate Op. 132, as well as Webern's Six Bagatelles, Op. 9. Independence Seaport Museum, Columbus Boulevard and Walnut Street, 3 p.m. Sunday, $23, 215-569-8080, www.pcmsconcerts.org.

Opera Delaware: The opening work is Verdi's evergreen "La Traviata," with Colleen Daly as the doomed courtesan. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del., 2 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 Nov. 12-13, $25-$71, 800-37-GRAND, www.grandopera.org.

Curtis Institute of Music Family Concerts: String players from the famed conservatory offer a musical introduction for children ages 5 to 12. The special guest is the Philadelphia Orchestra's new assistant principal bass Joseph Conyers. Field Concert Hall, Curtis Institute, 1726 Locust St., 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, $5, 1215-893-7902, www.curtis.edu.

Arnoldo Cohen: Brazilian-born pianist has become a huge favorite of Philadelphia Chamber Music Society audiences, and with little wonder. This visit, he's chosen a Haydn Sonata, (Hob. XVI:23), four Scherzi by Chopin and the thorny Op. 24 Variations on a theme by Handel by Brahms. Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $23, 215-569-8080, www.pcmsconcerts.org.

Tchaikovsky's "Queen Of Spades": Elaborate tale of love and fate was staged at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu. In Russian with English titles. Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 7 p.m. Wednesday and 1 p.m. Nov. 14, $25, 610-527-4008, www.brynmawrfilm.org.